Stern Village “The Jewel of Trumbull”

Why Stern Village is The Jewel of Trumbull

Formed in 1970, Stern Village sits on 16.14 acres next to Beaches Memorial Park. There are 49 cottage buildings located in a park-like setting.

Stern Village has 186 existing units (100 efficiencies and 86 one-bedrooms). Stern Center, the Congregate Building has 36 efficiency units.

Four phases of construction

Units Occupied

1-50 March 1972

51-100 October 1975

101-158 November 1980

159 – 186 June 1984

Congregate March 1991

-Residents know they are getting safe, sanitary and affordable housing and are part of a vibrant and active community.

-Offer several weekly and monthly activities in our Community Room, The Hub of Stern Village. These include a Friendsgiving Celebration, Holiday Parties, Annual Picnic, Mother’s and Father’s Day Breakfasts, Veteran’s Day Luncheon, Ice Cream Socials, a THA Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, and many more events. Healthcare agencies provide luncheons and workshops.

-The THA Community Room has a generator and can be an emergency shelter in an emergency.

-Bread day is every Wednesday, thanks to Stop & Shop of Trumbull.

-Food Pantry stocked with non-perishable foods is located in the Community Room. Household essentials are occasionally donated for residents as well.

-Robo Call System and The Stern Village Voice Newsletter alerts residents of activities.

-Computers were donated by Cooperative Education Services and we have held computer classes.

-Paulette Mack, a Resident Services Coordinator, helps residents with Medicare, Title 19, and the like.

-Executive Director Harriet Polansky has an open door policy and is available to every resident.

-Received a grant for outside furniture for Stern Village and the Congregate. A beautiful table and chair set complete with an umbrella was recently purchased with a gift card generously donated by restorative company ServPro.

-Received a grant for a large, flat-screen TV for the Community Room. “Friday Night at the Movies” is held twice a month.

-Trumbull Rotary donated cots, blankets, and sheets, as well as directional signs for Stern Village.

-Trumbull Helps provides special dinner parties for our residents.

-Each year The Nichols Garden Club provides Valentine Floral Arrangements for our over 90+-year-old residents.

-Receive donations from several companies to pay for our annual THA picnic including food, entertainment, decorations and the rental of chairs and tables.

-Receive donations for Friendsgiving and Christmas gifts for resident volunteers.

-Received a Wii game system and games from Aquarion Water Company. Thursday night is game night in the Community Room.

-Members of the Long Hill Garden Club have a monthly activity for residents.

-A regulation pool table and accessories were donated to the Community Room.

-Work with Eagle Scouts on beautification projects including a Bocce Ball Court for spring of 2018.

-Home Depot created a horseshoe court and community garden.

-Partner with University of Bridgeport Social Services Department. Their students receive credit for working with our residents.

-Trumbull Housing Corporation our 501(c)3 was created to support the THA. The Trumbull Housing Corporation received $20,000 from Newtown Savings Bank for new, energy-efficient windows for Stern Center-Congregate.

-Partner with The Kennedy Center, which provides weekly grocery shopping to our residents and volunteers to clean the THA offices and Community Room.